Basketball Game Preview: Estrella Sidewinders vs. Our Lady of the Sun Academy Angels

The Estrella Sidewinders will challenge the Our Lady of the Sun Academy Angels at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Estrella is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.

Last Friday, Estrella came up short against Ajo and fell 52-43.

Meanwhile, Our Lady of the Sun Academy beat Psalms Learning Center 55-43 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Angels.

Our Lady of the Sun Academy's win came from a few key players Estrella will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Joseph Gilmor, who dropped a triple-double on 16 points, 15 boards, and ten assists. Gilmor is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least four every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Joseph Reiss, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten boards.

Our Lady of the Sun Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive contests.

Estrella's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Our Lady of the Sun Academy, the win got them back to even at 6-6.

Estrella was dealt a bruising 72-37 loss at the hands of Our Lady of the Sun Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Estrella have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.